Historic Ruins
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Iwamura Castle
岩村城
At 717 meters elevation, Iwamura is the highest castle in Japan. Founded in 1221 and later controlled by a female lord (女城主おつやの方), its six-tiered stone walls clinging to the mountain ridge are among the most spectacular castle remains in Japan.
| Japanese Name | 岩村城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県) |
| Region | Chubu (中部) |
| Castle Type | Mountain Castle |
| Year Built | 1221 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 35.4244, 137.4247 |